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ScarletDom93
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 Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 7:47 pm Post subject: Leaving the UK - questions |
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Hi all
I am half way through my CELTA and have been reading through quite a few threads on here with interest. I'm 23. My educational background is that I have a BSc Education & Psychology and also a PGCE (PCET)
I'm due to finish the CELTA around the end of June so will then be looking into the process of finding a job (Vietnam is quite appealing to me at the moment).
I just have a few questions with regards to leaving the UK. Once I have secured a job or that I decide to fly to another country to seek work whilst on the ground who do I need to inform that I'm moving away? I'm quite confused at the whole process.
Any help would be much appreciated. |
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getbehindthemule
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You have a BSc + PGCE, so you could aim for a Science teaching position at an IS in Asia? Even being inexperienced, these positions are in demand throughout Asia. Much more interesting than teaching English imo.
What's your plan? Be aware that getting a CELTA and gaining experience teaching English in Vietnam may not be considered 'real teaching experience' on your professional teaching resume! If you're just looking at a gap year or two, fair enough.
'who do I need to inform that I'm moving away?'
Not sure what you mean by this, but obviously family & friends, your current employer (if you have one). I wouldn't bother calling Teresa May or the Queen as they're probably quite busy 
The best of luck and post on the job related boards for more info (The Vietnam & China boards are usually pretty active). |
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MuscatGary
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| Inform the Inland Revenue that you are going to be non-domiciled for tax purposes. Also make arrangements to continue paying voluntary NI contributions whilst abroad. Tell your GP to archive your medical records. If you intend to use 'a British bank account or debit/credit card tell them where you are going to avoid being blocked for suspicious transactions. |
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ScarletDom93
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| getbehindthemule wrote: |
You have a BSc + PGCE, so you could aim for a Science teaching position at an IS in Asia? Even being inexperienced, these positions are in demand throughout Asia. Much more interesting than teaching English imo.
What's your plan? Be aware that getting a CELTA and gaining experience teaching English in Vietnam may not be considered 'real teaching experience' on your professional teaching resume! If you're just looking at a gap year or two, fair enough.
'who do I need to inform that I'm moving away?'
Not sure what you mean by this, but obviously family & friends, your current employer (if you have one). I wouldn't bother calling Teresa May or the Queen as they're probably quite busy
The best of luck and post on the job related boards for more info (The Vietnam & China boards are usually pretty active). |
Thanks for the advice. My PGCE is in PCET (Post Compulsory Education) which involves 16+. International Schools require PGCE Primary with QTS which is a different qualification altogether.
Thanks MuscatGary for the advice. If i am non-domiciled for tax purposes and I pay NI is it entirely voluntary or is there a set % of earnings that I would need to pay? |
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tellersquill
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| MuscatGary wrote: |
| Inform the Inland Revenue that you are going to be non-domiciled for tax purposes. Also make arrangements to continue paying voluntary NI contributions whilst abroad. Tell your GP to archive your medical records. If you intend to use 'a British bank account or debit/credit card tell them where you are going to avoid being blocked for suspicious transactions. |
Why would we want to pay NI??
I'm getting private health insurance - the NHS wont cover me in asia |
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HLJHLJ
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You might want to retire when you are 137 on your £50/week state pension.
(If you are living overseas, and are no longer 'ordinarily resident' in the UK, you aren't entitled to free NHS care whether you pay voluntary stamp or not). |
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tellersquill
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| HLJHLJ wrote: |
You might want to retire when you are 137 on your £50/week state pension.
(If you are living overseas, and are no longer 'ordinarily resident' in the UK, you aren't entitled to free NHS care whether you pay voluntary stamp or not). |
You have to contribute NI payments for 40 years to get a pension. But if you don't then they still give you cash anyway because they cant let you starve. I think it is now called universal income, but essentially they make sure you have cash.
If you do not pay taxes or NI then you are not allowed to claim benefits - including NHS - three months after your arrival back in the UK. So make sure you have savings and not reliant on the welfare state for at least three months!
I'm not making recommendation whether people should opt into NI or not when they abroad - that is there call I would say.
(my Social Policy degree finally coming in use). |
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Knedliki
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